How To Fix 9J272 - No authorization for equipment type &1 and activity type &2. (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: No authorization for equipment type &1 and activity type &2. (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J272 - No authorization for equipment type &1 and activity type &2. (&3) ?

  The SAP error message 9J272 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action on a specific equipment type and activity type. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management or asset management modules within SAP, where users are required to have specific authorizations to interact with different equipment types and perform various activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specified equipment type (&1) and activity type (&2).
  Authorization Object: The authorization check is likely based on an authorization object that governs access to equipment and activities.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations for the specified equipment and activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the equipment type and activity type.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., I_EQUIPMENT, I_MAINTAIN, etc.) that control access to equipment and activities. You can check the authorization objects in transaction SU21.
  
  
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Objects
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to equipment and maintenance activities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for guidelines on role and authorization management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message 9J272.